Things to do in Heraklion
Popular things to do in Heraklion
Tours & day trips
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Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 155 reviews
10/10
155 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete
12h
8.2 out of 10 with 40 reviews
8.2/10
40 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
10h
7.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
7/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 163 reviews
9.8/10
163 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
7h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas
12h
8.6 out of 10 with 45 reviews
8.6/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Vidiani, Krasi & Olive Mill Farm
11h
8.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8.4/10
11 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
9h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip
9h+
8.6 out of 10 with 69 reviews
8.6/10
69 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From chania : Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum Tour
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 39 reviews
9.8/10
39 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 59 reviews
10/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

PRIVATE Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos & Olive Oil Factory CRETE
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Olive Oil Tasting Tour
1h 20m
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private-Knossos Palace-Zeus -Villages-Olive Oil Factory
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

KNOSSOS PALACE private tour ( with Transfer from Heraklion Prefecture )
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls and Swimming at Preveli Beach
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 163 reviews
9.8/10
163 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 54 reviews
9.8/10
54 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Sunset Luxury Cruise with Sushi and Open Bar
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Crete with Zeus Cave Visit
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 169 reviews
9.8/10
169 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.6/10
50 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

HORSE RIDING 1.5 hours mountains from area Hersonissos CRETE
1h 30m
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 65 reviews
9.6/10
65 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Classes & workshops
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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 39 reviews
9.8/10
39 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kleanthi Olive Farm: Guided Tour with Local Delicacies Tasting
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Crete: Road-trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Cooking Lesson in Heraclion by Baxes
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Safari: Juhtas mount,raki and wine distillery,explore crete
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Cretan Cooking in a Hidden stone Cottage
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 60 reviews
10/10
60 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Holiday & seasonal tours
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Dia Island: Semi-Private Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 97 reviews
9.8/10
97 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Sunset Catamaran Cruise
8h+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze
3h+
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Tour & Gourmet Lunch
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 60 reviews
10/10
60 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Soap Workshop, Olive Oil, Lyrarakis Winery and Lunch at Peza
7h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos & Plaka Tour
8h+
7.2 out of 10 with 22 reviews
7.2/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Heraklion: Chania, Rethymno & Lake Kournas Full Day
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Through the Lens of Crete: Knossos, Legends, and Local Life
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Hersonissos: Agapi Fishing Trips Sunset Cruise
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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